NextDecade Corporation
energy
Sr.Specialist,Contracts
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“Sr. Specialist, Contracts at NextDecade Corporation. Skills: contract management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, resource planning, continuous improvement. Manage the full contract lifecycle, from initial development through execution, compliance tracking, modifications, and closeout.. Coordinate contract planning/contracting strategy and pre-award activities in collaboration with business owners, legal, project management, finance, tax, technical teams, and other ”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure alignment of contract terms with company objectives, requirements, and internal policies and procedures.; ensure compliance and performance.; ensure timely performance.
Industry & Context.
problem-solving abilities; mitigate risk; resolve disputes or claims
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary., Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions., While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear., The incumbent is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or and reach with hands and arms., Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities., Able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions., occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years of experience in contract management in the energy sector, particularly with MLA, OEM MSA, PSA, and POs., Proficient in Microsoft office., Experience working in a matrixed organization and excelling in a dynamic team environment with matrixed objectives., Excellent negotiation skills and oral and written communication., Excellent people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively cross-functionally., Strategic thinking, curiosity and problem-solving abilities., understanding of contract law and procurement principles.
Nice to Have
National Contracts Management Association (NCMA) certifications CPCM, CCCM, CCMA or other relevant certifications., Supply Chain certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, MCIPS or other relevant certifications.
What You'll Do.
Manage the full contract lifecycle
from initial development through execution
Coordinate contract planning/contracting strategy and pre-award activities in collaboration with business owners
and other involved stakeholders.
and negotiation of a wide range of commercial contracts including drafting
and revising contract language to reflect negotiated terms and mitigate risk across Shared Services Functions such as HR
regulatory/compliance
and other corporate functions.
Identify synergies and drive execution from Company level.
Actively drive dialogue and collaboration across all procurement teams.
Effectively influence and work across the company’s shared services functions and stakeholders to execute short and long-term objectives.
Execute complex shared services RFx events to execute major agreements and material purchases while managing and mitigating supply/contractual risk leveraging key functional areas where appropriate (Legal
Serve as the procurement subject matter expert to shared services internal and external stakeholder groups to address business needs according to best-in-class sourcing strategies and methodologies
Establish effective strategic relationships with key shared services stakeholders while also understanding
and responding to their business needs
Work with shared services functions to mitigate uncertainties by planning and forecasting future needs or projects.
Ensure alignment of contract terms with company objectives
and internal policies and procedures.
Maintain version control during negotiations and oversee the integrity of contract documentation.
Perform post-award contract administration
including tracking of deliverables
and milestones to ensure compliance and performance.
Monitor key contract milestones
and obligations to ensure timely performance.
Collaborate with stakeholders to address contract-related issues and support resolution of disputes or claims.
Prepare and issue contract amendments
and notices in coordination with internal stakeholders
and manage change logs.
Monitor contract compliance and support internal audits and reviews.
Maintain accurate and organized contract records in the contract management system.
Develop and implement standard contract templates and playbooks to support contracts formation and administration.
Contribute to process improvements
and tools that enhance contract management practices.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate contract planning/contracting strategy and pre-award activities in collaboration with business owners, legal, project management, finance, tax, technical teams, and other involved stakeholders.; Actively drive dialogue and collaboration across all procurement teams.; Effectively influence and work across the company’s shared services functions and stakeholders to execute short and long-term objectives.; Establish effective strategic relationships with key shared services stakeholders while also understanding, anticipating, and responding to their business needs, objectives, and challenges.; Work with shared services functions to mitigate uncertainties by planning and forecasting future needs or projects.; Collaborate with stakeholders to address contract-related issues and support resolution of disputes or claims.; Prepare and issue contract amendments, change orders, and notices in coordination with internal stakeholders, and manage change logs.
Communication Scope
oral and written communication
Process & Methodology
Manage the full contract lifecycle, from initial development through execution, compliance tracking, modifications, and closeout., Coordinate contract planning/contracting strategy and pre-award activities in collaboration with business owners, legal, project management, finance, tax, technical teams, and other involved stakeholders., Perform post-award contract administration, including tracking of deliverables, obligations, and milestones to ensure compliance and performance., Monitor key contract milestones, deliverables, and obligations to ensure timely performance.
Full Job Description
## Description ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure and cost-effective energy through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction capacity at Rio Grande LNG. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development, sufficient space at the site for up to 10 liquefaction trains, and a potential carbon capture and storage project. NextDecade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com. SUMMARY OF THE ROLE ## KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage the full contract lifecycle, from initial development through execution, compliance tracking, modifications, and closeout. Coordinate contract planning/contracting strategy and pre-award activities in collaboration with business owners, legal, project management, finance, tax, technical teams, and other involved stakeholders. Lead the development, review, and negotiation of a wide range of commercial contracts including drafting, redlining, and revising contract language to reflect negotiated terms and mitigate risk across Shared Services Functions such as HR, regulatory/compliance, marketing, communications, finance, travel, HSSE, and other corporate functions. Identify synergies and drive execution from Company level. Actively drive dialogue and collaboration across all procurement teams. Effectively influence and work across the company’s shared services functions and stakeholders to execute short and long-term objectives. Execute complex shared services RFx events to execute major agreements and material purchases while managing and mitigating supply/con
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